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The education sector in Abu Dhabi continues to grow and boasts an extensive plethora of private and public schools in the capital and beyond. Different curriculums cater for a diverse and multicultural population.
With varying tuition fees, the array of educational institutions includes nurseries, private schools, higher education, charter schools and public schools. International schools employ teachers from native English-speaking countries while public education is fully financed by the government and is provided for free to all UAE nationals up to university level.
Here Yalla Abu Dhabi Life has compiled an extensive list of schools available in the capital and surrounding areas.
With varying tuition fees, the array of educational institutions includes nurseries, private schools, higher education, charter schools and public schools. International schools employ teachers from native English-speaking countries while public education is fully financed by the government and is provided for free to all UAE nationals up to university level. …Read More
Address: Madinat Zayed
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 2013
Curriculum: British
Whether you’re new to GEMS or already familiar with their schools, it’s vitally important that families know who they are, where they come from and what GEMS Education stands for. GEMS are sure it’s just as important to you, because choosing the right school is no small decision.
Address: Najmat, Al Reem Island
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 2011
Curriculum: IB
GEMS World Academy – Abu Dhabi welcomes you to a place where young minds develop and diversity is celebrated. Students from FS1 to Year 8 are invited to embark on an inspirational path of knowledge within a dynamic and supportive community that fosters a safe and nurturing learning environment.
Address: 23 - Street - 34 Al Sulouf St
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 1976
Curriculum: German
The German International School in Abu Dhabi was founded as German School Abu Dhabi in 1976. At that time it was founded by the Strabag company as an “expert school”. With 16 students and three teachers, the school began its education in modest conditions in the middle of the desert.
Address: Baniyas East, Behind Lulu Hypermarket
District: Bani Yas City
Founded: 2015
Curriculum: CBSE
The cornerstone of GIIS is their deep commitment to excellence embracing ethical engagements and futuristic techniques to provide exceptional education to their global learners.
Address: Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Musaffah Area, Zone: ME-10
District: Muhammad Bin Zayed City
Founded: 1992
Curriculum: British
GCPS develops the content knowledge, skillset, and ethics to make positive global citizens, true innovators, and passionate leaders. GCPS also cultivates a deep understanding of Islamic values and the culture of the UAE to develop a character that is identified by integrity, self-discipline, and tolerance.
Address: Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi City, Landmark: Behind Adnoc Station
District: Abu Dhabi City
Curriculum: MOE
Hamooda Bun Ali School, Abu Dhabi aim to create an environment based on communication between the school community and parents.
Address: Khalifa City
District: Khalifa Port
Founded: 2013
Curriculum: MOE
Following the American Curriculum (Common Core State Standards), Horizon Private School provides a balanced education, combining high academic standards with extraordinary personal development and a comprehensive extra-curricular program. Furthermore, the school nurture each student’s distinctive talents and abilities, an approach that has proven to be very successful, resulting in high attainment and progress year after year.
Address: Khalifa City A, Street 26
District: Khalifa Port
Founded: 2008
Curriculum: American
Following the American Curriculum (Common Core State Standards), HPS-Br. provides a balanced education, combining high academic standards with extraordinary personal development and a comprehensive extra-curricular program.
Address: Al Najda Street
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 2013
Curriculum: British
Since opening in 2013, ICS has worked hard to lay strong foundations on which they continue to build on. This upward journey is only achievable from strong teamwork and commitment from stakeholders, pupils, parents and staff, working together to create a positive and modern learning environment with opportunities for all pupils to succeed.
Address: 24th Street, Al Mushrif Area
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 1990
Curriculum: American
ICS-Mushrif pride themselves on how they have grown and established into one of the best respected collaboration of schools in Abu Dhabi, striving to instill our original ethos of hard work and excellence which enabled them to develop and grow, into a student community.
